Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Packing List - Caminho a Santiago







This part is a mission since I will probably be modifying this page until the very end.  I predict that this will be an editorial nightmare.    Decisions. Decisions.  Feel free to make suggestions.  Thanks.


Ana's Modified Packing List for Caminho Portugues(July / August 2012)
Rucksack
Walking stick
Sleeping bag
Sleeping bag liner (silk)
Bin liner (for use as groundsheet)
Shampoo
Deodorant and Moisturiser x2
Sponge sport towel
Toothpaste brush and floss
Disposable razor
Mirror

Lipsalve
Soap
Roll of loo paper

Plasters
Wound dressings
Crepe bandage
Compeed
Strapping tape
Tea tree oil
Bonjela (small amount)
Savlon (small amount)
Antifungal cream (small amount)
Immodium
Neurofen
Factor 45 suncream
Synthetic pumice
Miniature Swiss army knife
Teaspoon
String
6 nappy pins
Needle and thread
Safety pins
Sellotape and a length of string

Fluorescent arm band

Cable ties (a few)
whistle

2 'technical' T-shirts
Walking shorts (polycotton)
3 pairs of walking socks
3 sets of underwear
Low-cut 'approach' shoes
Sandals

Single skin waterproof jacket (non-breathable) (poncho type) 
Waterproof overtrousers
Bandanna
Sunhat (Tilley brand)
Single skin nylon jacket
Thin sarong/ pashimina
2 other pairs of socks
Long trousers (thin, synthetic)
Sleeveless cotton top
Long-sleeved shirt
Guidebook
2 Confraternity guides to route ('updates')
Pilgrim passport
Notebook


Camera
Cell phone

Photocopies of notes (about 5 pages)

Headtorch
2 1.5 litre water bottles
Watch (with alarm)
Sunglasses
Passport
Cash,  bank card, 
Supply of plastic bags (wet weather, 'handbag')
List of emergency contact telephone numbers



Mace - cos I'm from Miami

Soup to nuts list: 
In general, for clothes, take three pairs of everything, one to wear and one to throw away  as you lighten the load along the way. LOL! The third one is for when you can't wash that days clothes for some reason.
  • Boots - Good ones, well worn in.
  • Wool Socks - 3 pairs.
  • Thin Socks - 3 pairs (to wear inside the thick ones).
  • Light tee shirt for the day.
  • Heavier shirt for the evening.
  • Trousers - 2 Pairs (The ones with the detachable shorts and legs).
  • Light shoes for the evening to give your feet and boots a rest.
  • Shower sandals. (Could combine with the above)
  • Toothbrush.
  • Airplane style toothpaste (very small).
  • Sleeping Bag.
  • Paperwork - Passport, money, credit card, credential, maps and a "belly" pouch to put it all in.
  • Wide brimmed Hat.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Sun screen (very important!).
  • Personal Toilet Items (you decide).
  • Shampoo - does for everything, washing hair and clothes.
  • Lightweight backpack.
  • Water Bottle (sometimes it is a long way between fountains)
  • Wet weather gear, poncho, waterproof trousers. (vital for Galicia!)
  • That's It!
That lot shouldn't add up to more than 10KG and one of the heaviest items, the shoes, you will be wearing without noticing the weight.









 Buen Camino!

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